Minority Affairs Ministry

Rakesh Garg loses Telecom Secretary post as Modi government reshuffles top bureaucrats

Telecom Secretary Rakesh Garg was on Friday shunted out to Minority Affairs Ministry as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle, 10 months ahead of his retirement.

Beef Ban: Respect sentiments of majority as well, says Minority Affairs Minister Heptulla

Against the backdrop of the row on ban on beef, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla said the sentiments of majority community should also be respected.

Finance ministry to tourism to minority affairs: Arvind Mayaram shifted once again

Arvind Mayaram, who was shunted from finance ministry to tourism, has now been transferred to minority affairs ministry even before he took charge.

Jain community could get minority status, will get central funds

The community is already enjoys minority status in some states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.